The contribution of the livestock sector to the national economy and rural livelihood is significant. However the development of this important sector has not kept pace with the growth of human population. The envisaged increase in population and improvement in living standards will increase demand for animal products. To meet the increased demand for these products, it is important that natural resources in livestock production be utilized efficiently and sustainably in the different ecological zones. Furthermore, there have been marked advances in science and technology that need to be communicated to the end users. In addition globalization of the livestock industry demands that professionals be primed to operate under this environment.

Therefore the objectives of this programme are to:

1.1 Equip geneticists and animal breeders with knowledge and skills in animal genetics and breeding to

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